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John Jay Beauty College

Type Less than 2 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale Suburb: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Differs by program
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 20 to 1
Students retention rate 87%
On-time graduation rate 4%

Located in Kenner, Louisiana, John Jay Beauty College is a private, for profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees.

One of the notable aspects of John Jay Beauty College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

John Jay Beauty College is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at John Jay Beauty College is reported to be 4%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For-profit institutions often serve a diverse student population, including many non-traditional students who may face unique challenges in completing their degrees. For comparison, Louisiana state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 42% whereas the national average was 69%.

John Jay Beauty College boasts an impressive student retention rate of 87% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 66% and 76%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences

Tuition & Fees

The most popular programs at John Jay Beauty College are Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General, Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor. Below is the cost of attendance for these programs as well as the cost of attendance for similar schools that provide the same program.

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General

Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at John Jay Beauty College was $7,059. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

John Jay Beauty College net price calculator

$7,059

Below is the average net price of Less than 2 year, private For Profit colleges in Louisiana and nationwide.

Louisiana's average $12,746
National average $17,367
Below is the net price of John Jay Beauty College for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year Average Price Change Less than $30k $30k to $48k $48k to $75k $75k to $110k over $110k
2022 $7,059 $3,176 (31%) $6,532 $6,657
2021 $10,235 $6,819 (200%) $10,235 $8,915 $11,170
2020 $3,416 $5,008 (59%) $3,416 $8,955 $11,015
2019 $8,424 $37 $8,069 $8,637 $9,818
2018 $8,461 $124 (1%) $8,104 $8,730 $9,786
2017 $8,337 $231 (3%) $8,328 $8,328 $8,328
2016 $8,106 $442 (5%) $8,812 $8,992 $9,916
2015 $8,548 $106 (1%) $8,331 $8,690 $9,652
2014 $8,654 -- $8,462 $9,177 $10,562

How does John Jay Beauty College's $7,059 net price compare to similar institutions nationwide?

The national average net price of private, Less than 2 year institutions is $17,367. However, for Louisiana colleges, that number is $12,746. The table below displays the average net price of comparable colleges:
College name College Type Average net price Comparison
Pat Goins Benton Road Beauty School logo Pat Goins Benton Road Beauty School
Bossier City LA
Private $12,202 73% Expensive

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by John Jay Beauty College during 2022 academic year.

  • Prepaid tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Guaranteed tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Tuition payment plan
    Not Offered
  • Other alternative tuition plan
    Not Offered

Financial Aid

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 65 of freshman students at John Jay Beauty College received on average $4,882 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$4,882
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 22 59% $5,262 $115,767
Other Federal Grant 22 59% $5,262 $115,767
State Grant/Scholarships 3 8% $467 $1,400
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Total Grant & Scholarships 24 65% $4,882 $117,167

Financial Aid By Income Level

Financial aid breakdown by students family income level. The data is organized by income level group starting from families making below $30k to above $110k.

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Academic Programs

Below is a list of academic programs offered at John Jay Beauty College sorted by popularity.

Culinary and Personal Services

Total number of students graduated under this category 78

Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist

Undergraduate Certificate 59 students

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

Undergraduate Certificate 19 students

Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor

No graduate

Outcome

Graduation Rate

Out of 24 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 1 students graduated within the normal graduation time of their respective program and 3 students graduated late (within 150% of the normal time it takes to graduate).

12.5%

Dropout Rate

Out of 24 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 21 students dropped out of the school.

87.5%

Students Population

Gender Diversity

Very Low

Based on the 2021-2022 data, the undergraduate student population at John Jay Beauty College is greatly skewed towards women students, with 98.0% of undergraduate students being women and 2.0% being men. The total number of full-time, first-year undergraduate students is 102, with 100 women and 2 men.

  • men 2.0% 2 students
  • women 98.0% 100 students

Students Age Diversity

  • 20-21 31% 32 students
  • 18-19 20% 20 students
  • 22-24 20% 20 students
  • 25-29 18% 18 students
  • 30-34 9% 9 students
  • 40-49 1% 1 students

Miscellaneous

Service Offerings

John Jay Beauty College provides the following additional services to its students
  • Academic/career counseling services

Educational Offerings

John Jay Beauty College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs page to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational